Edwin Swatek
American swimmer (1885–1966)
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Edwin Paul Swatek (January 7, 1885 – January 2, 1966) was an American backstroke swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameEdwin Paul Swatek
NationalteamUnited States
BornJanuary 7, 1885
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 1966 (aged 80)
Camarillo, California, U.S.
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edwin Paul Swatek | |||||||||||
| National team | United States | |||||||||||
| Born | January 7, 1885 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |||||||||||
| Died | January 2, 1966 (aged 80) Camarillo, California, U.S. | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||
| Strokes | Backstroke, water polo | |||||||||||
| Club | Chicago Athletic Association | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
In the 1904 Olympics he won a silver medal as a member of the Chicago Athletic Association water polo team. He also competed in 100 yard backstroke event, but without winning a medal. It is also possible that he participated in the 50 yard freestyle competition and in the 100 yard freestyle event.[citation needed]
